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COMPASS HOUSING ALLIANCE Evening Program Assistant at Blaine Veteran's Center in Seattle, Washington
At Compass, EVERYONE DESERVES A HOME.
Why Compass? Working for Compass is a way to make real, positive change in people's lives.
Compass Housing Alliance believes that everyone deserves stability, growth, and community and that can only be fulfilled when everyone has safe, affordable housing. Whether we work in direct service or in support of the mission in administration and operations, we're all seeking to better our community. We're looking to welcome people to our team that are passionate, skilled, and enjoy a little light-heartedness in their work environment. We recognize the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to the organization and consider the diversity of staff, guests, residents, and community partners to be an important asset.
Operating at 15+ locations in Seattle, Auburn, Renton & Shoreline.
ABOUT THE POSITION: The Program Assistant observes, records, and responds as needed to the comings and goings of guests/residents/participants and staff, and maintains a safe and comfortable environment, to respond to issues as appropriate. They serve as a member of the program services team; they support and work with them to serve the community by providing trauma-informed assistance. This is a unionized position, represented by Local 8 of the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU).
*ABOUT THE PROGRAM: *Blaine Veterans Center is a 24-hour shelter program, which provides enhanced emergency shelter for 36 male-identifying veterans. Guests access on-site housing navigation, hygiene services, daily meals, and a variety of case management resources to help eliminate barriers to stability. This intensive case management program is designed to move participants towards stable, permanent housing. Referrals are through the King County Veterans Program
LOCATION: Seattle Center Neighborhood (Seattle, WA)
REPORTS TO: Shift Supervisor & Program Coordinator
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
SCHEDULE: Friday -- Tuesday from 4pm-12am; With monthly staff meetings on Tuesday 2pm-4pm
MEAL PERIOD: Paid (30-minutes)
SALARY RANGE: $25.24 per hour (Level 1) * *Step 2 increase of 2.5% after 12 consecutive months of employment
*FULL TIME BENEFITS INCLUDE: *Unlimited Orca Transportation Pass, Medical/Prescription/Vision, Dental, $500 Health Flexible Spending Account 4 Weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) & 12 Paid Holidays, Retirement Plan, Employee Assistance Program.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- At least 1 year of experience in a social/human service setting, preferred.
- Awareness and/or training around belonging, compassion, and meeting people where they are, preferred.
- Familiarity with topics of housing instability, mental health, substance use, sexual assault, and/or domestic violence, preferred.
- Experience working in an environment where language may be a barrier, preferred.
- Current WA State Food Handlers Permit, preferred (If not current, will be sponsored within 1-month of hire).
Work experience is a key factor for success in this role. In addition, success in this role requires a passion for knowledge and drive for continuing professional development or education. A degree in a related field would be a complement to the required experience.
HOW TO APPLY?
Complete an application today at: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/3898828/Compass-Housing-Alliance/Evening-Program-Assistant-at-Blaine{rel="noopener noreferrer"} <